Quinoa Fried Rice Recipe

Looking for a healthy, quick and easy weeknight dinner? Try this quinoa fried rice recipe. It checks all the boxes of a wholesome recipe.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 Cup cooked quinoa ((get recipe))
• 150 gram firm tofu, diced into small cubes
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 tablespoon minced ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon red chilli flakes
• 1 medium-size onion, fine chopped
• 1 Cup mixed vegetables (carrot, bell pepper, green peas, broccoli)
• 1 teaspoon cooking salt or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
• 1/2 tablespoon red chilli paste
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
• 2 sprigs spring onion, finely chopped

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Heat oil in a large stir-frying pan or wok over high heat. Add minced garlic, ginger, chilli flakes, and diced onion. Stir fry them for less than a minute to release their aroma.
2. 2Add the diced tofu. Stir fry till it becomes slightly crisp and golden. This takes a minute.
3. 3Next, add mixed vegetables, salt, pepper, and sauces to the skillet. Stir fry over high heat for 40 – 50 seconds.
4. 4Add the cooked quinoa to the skillet and stir fry to combine all the ingredients. Cover and cook for 1 minute for quinoa to absorb all the flavour.
5. 5Garnish fried rice with chopped green onions before serving.
6. 6Serve Quinoa Fried Rice warm with chilli oil or half fried egg.